Episodes

Did you know in forty-nine of our states and all of Canada, it is a law to have a brake system in your RV Toad? So it would be best if you also obeyed these towing laws in each state, no matter where your vehicle is registered. Justin Parrot from Blue Ox towing joins us today to discuss all the benefits and features of their Blue Ox Patriot Brake. “There are two main reasons to have an auxiliary brake system in your towed vehicle. One, it is the law, and two, it’s a safety factor. Safety for th...

Are you looking for a reliable tire pressure monitoring system? Then, look no further than the TST 507. This monitor is easy to use and comes with many features, making it perfect for any driver. Listen to this episode to learn more about the TST 507 and see why it’s one of the best on the market. Why Get A Tire Pressure Monitoring System Blowouts – most due to underinflation Overheating – Underinflated, failing wheel bearings, dragon brakes I have had the system for over 2 years. I have the...

Who is Hightail Custom Coach Have you ever seen a vintage bus driving down the road and wondered what it took to get a bus close to seventy years old to look that good? Well, then, you are in luck because today we are joined by Aaron Newman, Owner & Founder of Hightail Custom Coach. Aaron and his team restore and modify vintage buses. He talks about what is involved: finding rare parts, fabricating his own materials, and upgrading these coaches with some of today’s modern amenities. Aaron calls...

How do you define the inside look of an RV, and how do trends play into the design? In this episode, Mindy from the Fleetwood joins us to discuss how she does RV interior design. She is the interior designer for the diesel pushers in the American Coach, Fleetwood, and Holiday Rambler RV brands. The next time we tour a motorhome, we will better appreciate everything that went into the interior design, including the safety measures in place after talking with Mindy. We learned a lot about the pro...

Balloon Fiesta with Fantasy RV Tours On this episode of Drivers Edition, Kenny talks about his recent trip to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta that he took with Fantasy RV Tours. Spoiler alert he had a great time, so he has booked two more trips with Fantasy RV Tours. He chats about what he enjoyed about the trip and shares tips for first-timers to the event. Top 5 RV Accessories Then Kenny and Sean discuss their top five must-have accessories for any RV trip. Some of the answers may surprise y...

Are you excited about your first RV trip? It’s a great way to explore the country and see some fantastic sights. But, before you hit the open road, there are a few things you need to do to prepare. In this blog post, we will discuss five tips to help make your RV trip a success! Plan the Travel Route Before you embark on your RV adventure, it’s essential to take some time to plan your route. This will help you avoid getting stranded in the middle of nowhere! A good way to find out where all th...

Echo One Adventures Do you find it challenging to find the time to schedule service for your RV, even when it comes to making upgrades? Jordan Madrid joins us from Echo One Adventures. He owns a company that does power upgrades to your RV, but with the unique ability to come to you. Jordan and his team can come to your home, campground, and storage lot to install a complete power solution for your RV. This saves you time trying to bring an RV to a service center and then sitting in a waiting ro...

When you’re driving an RV, the last thing you want is a front tire blowout. This can be a dangerous situation, not only for you but also for other drivers on the road. We recently read an article highlighting the dangers of a front tire blowout. A couple in a motorhome had a blowout which resulted in the passenger being ejected from the vehicle and both going to the hospital with injuries. In this blog post, we will discuss what you can do to prevent a front tire blowout and stay safe while driv...

Lava Linens In this interview, we sit down with Mary Swanson, a co-founder of Lava Linens. It is a family-run business that makes flax and hemp towels. These quick absorbing and dry quickly, so you don’t have to worry about them getting moldy or dirty while traveling in your backcountry adventures! They’re also good for the environment because flax and hemp fiber are sustainable and do not shed microplastics like a microfiber towel. Lava Linens – The Beginning When we asked how the company st...

Truckhouse Are you ready for an adventure? Then you will need a vehicle to get you off the beaten path. This is where the BCT from TruckHouse comes in. We are joined by the founders of TruckHouse, Matt and Nico, two friends that have started a company that builds adventure vehicles like no other. They share the inspiration behind starting the company, why they chose a Toyota Tacoma, how they turned it into a ton truck, and the risk involved when creating the tooling to construct their one-piece...

Thank You A big thank-you goes out to our listeners who voted for us in this year’s People Choice Podcast Awards. We are so grateful that because of your support. Beyond The Wheel is among ten finalists with a chance at winning an award! Sean’s Experience at a New RV Resort Camp Margaritaville RV Resort is the perfect place to go if you’re looking for an escape from your daily routine. Sean and his wife Julie found that this resort had everything they needed in one spot, including amenities li...

With today’s RV’s complexity, we always say it’s not a matter of if something is going to go wrong, but when. That is why we are happy to be joined by Jim Hoffman, Vice President of Wholesale Warranties. Jim shares the company’s beginnings and how the owner of Wholesale Warranties is also an RV owner. He wanted to create a warranty company based on educating the consumer and not trying to push policies on anyone. Extended Service Contracts We dive into what a Wholesale Warranty service contrac...

Living Life One Mile at a Time Hey everyone! Today we welcome back Robert Henderson from Henderson’s Lineup. We first interviewed Robert at the 104th FMCA International Convention in Tucson, AZ. He told us about his upcoming book, Living Life One Mile at a Time which is now available on Amazon. On this episode, Robert is back to share the inspiration for the book and what type of information you will find in it. We also learn how Henderson’s Line-Up can improve the ride and handling of your RV....

Podcast Awards We are back with another Drivers Edition. These are episodes where it is just the two of us with no guests. In today’s episode, we start by asking for your help. We are in the running for the People’s Choice Podcast Awards in the leisure category. This award is voted by you, the listener, so we would really appreciate it if you could go to this link and vote for us. These are the 17th annual podcast awards, but our first time in the running. We want to thank you in advance for yo...

Dragonfly Energy Have you heard of Battle Born Batteries? If so, that would be contributed to their marketing strategies. In this special 100th episode, we are talking with Sean Nichols, Co-Founder and COO of Dragonfly Energy, to find out what marketing tools they have used to help grow their business. To help celebrate our 100th episode, we traveled to their new media studio in Reno, Nevada, to interview Sean Nichols. As a bonus, Denis Phares, CEO of the company, joins towards the end of the i...

Well, folks, this is the last day of the 104th FMCA Convention live shows. In this episode, we talk with Darrell from RV AC Silencer and Boomer from Passport America. Before we go any further, we want to thank FMCA for inviting us to the convention and having us do these live interviews. We enjoyed meeting new people, interacting face-to-face with our guests, chatting with listeners, and the nightly entertainment. We hope you enjoyed listening to these episodes as much as we enjoyed being there....

The third day of the FMCA convention brought more great interviews. The REV Group, one of the largest providers of RVs in North America with multiple RV brands, was up first. Robert Henderson from Hendersons Line-Up was the second interview. He provided a lot of valuable information about improving the handling and ride of an RV. Needless to say, it was a busy day at the show! The REV Group The REV Group is a company that represents several popular and well-known RV brands such as Fleetwood, H...

Welcome to day two of our live recordings from the FMCA rally, where we sit down with Fantasy RV Tours and Roadmaster. You will hear the faint sounds of golf carts and the hustle and bustle of the crowd. This should put you in the mindset of being at the show and listening to us live at the event. We thank FMCA for including us in this event. Fantasy RV Tours is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over 25 years. They offer tours all over the United States as well as internati...

Beyond The Wheel FMCA Rally Edition Today’s show will be the beginning of our FMCA Rally edition episodes. There will be four FMCA Rally edition episodes in all. Kenny & Sean interviewed two guests per day, and these episodes should make you feel like you are right there at the event listening in the crowd. Our guest for this episode, Justin Parrott, is a Dealer & Customer Trainer for Blue Ox. We also interviewed Chris Smith, CEO of FMCA, but unfortunately, we had technical issues, and this por...

Giveaway Welcome everyone to our 95th episode, and we have a big announcement. We brought our wives to the show to help share in the excitement. To celebrate our upcoming 100th episode, Battle Born Batteries provides us with a 100ah 12-volt battery as a giveaway prize to one lucky listener! The giveaway is live right now and will run for 8 weeks. To enter the giveaway, we just need your email so that we can contact you if you win. The winner will be selected by a third-party app called King Su...

What is My RV Mail RV travelers know that one of the best things about the lifestyle is the freedom to go wherever you want, whenever you want. Of course, that also means that you miss out on some of the conveniences of home, like regular mail delivery. But what if there was a way to get your mail while on the road? Turns out, there is! Read on for tips on how to get your RV mail while traveling. Kirk Simmons, CEO of MY RV Mail, joins us today to share how his company solves this very pain poi...

My RV Resource Today is almost like two shows in one. Jason & Lisa, owners & founders of My RV Inspection, join us today to explain all the benefits of having your RV inspected before you purchase or sell. They also tell us how their RV inspection business sparked a new company called My RV Resource. Jason and Lisa were getting a lot of questions from their inspection customers about who to contact for services such as mobile RV repair, towing, storage, detailing, rentals, and more. Lisa descri...

Nomad RVs Steven Del Prete joins us today. He owns Nomad RV, a New Jersey company that builds custom Class B Vans. Although Steven has a background in custom home builds, he explains how he combined that knowledge with his love of camping and traveling to create Nomad RV. Steven walks us through every step of the process, from when you contact him until the day you pick up your new Class B van. He explains what is standard on his vans and the options. This is truly a custom van build, and Stev...

Sean’s Florida RV Supershow Experience In this episode of Drivers Edition, we talk about Sean’s experience at the Florida RV Supershow, which saw record-breaking numbers as over 80,000 people attended. First, Sean talks about what went on behind the scenes during our live interview with Dragonfly Energy and Keystone RV. Then, we discuss revealing three electric concept RVs from manufacturers- Winnebago, Airstream, and Thor. These three RVs offer some very impressive tech. We think that three ma...